Emerge Interactive

This week Portland's annual digital media conference is taking place, WebVisions. The schedule boasts lots of interesting sessions, but here are the ones we are particularly excited about:

The Best is the Enemy of the Good: Similarities in Perfection between Magic and Design

Thursday, 1:30pm
Jared Spool (@jmspool) is one of the funniest speakers in our industry. If you've ever seen him talk, you know that he is entertaining, educating and inspiring-all at once! We haven't heard him speak on this topic yet, so we're curious what he'll pull out of his hat this time.
 

The Visual Interface is Now Your Brand

Thursday, 3:30pm
It used to be that we'd pitch clients a web presence as an extension of their brand. The times have changed though and digital now drives the brand presence. But it's more than the logo on the site that sticks with the user: it's the whole visual interface and how easy they can interact with it.
 

What's Next for Web Fonts in CSS3

Friday, 8:45am
Web fonts have made a big splash in the last year. If this session holds true to its title, we will find out how we can best use them as the technology and browser support keeps evolving.
 

Good App/Bad App

Friday, 10:30am
Companies are cranking out apps like crazy, but how do you ensure users keep using your apps over time? Push notifications, in-app notifications and dripping content are just some of the tactics to ensure long-term engagement.
 

Mapping a Unified Experience Across Multiple Devices

Mapping the Unknown: Diagramming 21st Century Experiences